Written July 31st:
For the last couple of months since my last blog post as a follower of Christ I had allowed my fire and inner passion to dwindle. I had become complacent with my faith. For the first time in my life I was ordinary, I worked a 9-5, worked out occasionally, and set the Lord on the back burner while I lived the life I wanted. Even though I was excited for the World Race I had done nothing significant to prepare myself. I hadn’t been clothing myself with the full armor of God. In reality I was neglecing the fact that my savior had blessed me with an amazing ministry opportunity, I was taking for granted God’s calling on my life.
The mundane life I had been living came to a sharp curve in the road when the month of July came around, I was days away from training camp and I honestly wasn’t ready and didn’t even know what to expect. But in a way I knew that God would take care of me like he always had. On July 6th I packed my back pack and headed to Gainesville, Ga with nerves in my stomach I arrived, nervous because I didn’t know anyone. But with an enormous smile I was welcomed and all of a sudden nerves vanished and I could feel a vibe of holiness radiating from the very ground I walked on. Not because I was or am Holy but because the Lord almighty had intentionally put me in a place where I could grow in my faith. The following days were filled with lessons that taught my squad and I how to minister to people from all walks of life, how to lead worship with a language barrier, and many more applicable skills that I will use daily while on the mission field. In many ways you could see that God was always present. Through worshiping at the top of our lungs or the smallest conversation we could all see that God had worked and was continually working in mighty ways in all of our lives. Having to leave my squad for two months has been the most bitter sweet experience of my life thus far. Bitter because day in and day out I miss each and every one of my new family but oh so sweet because I thank God for the new found and life long friendships.
The past few weeks have been fairly difficult, trying to continually be a light for Christ and not treat my min like it has an on/off switch. The new fire that I have gained is like a roaring incinerator and the flames can only be fed by my daily time with God. I have more in depth been diving into the word of God and his masterful plan has become more and more revealed to me each day. I can feel myself growing closer to God and our relationship is stronger than ever, it feels like we’re hand and hand. I am so thankful to be home but on the inside I long to be back with my squad, serving a God that loves each and every one of us enough to bring us together in His ministry.
Until next time. May God be with you and yours.
Squad K
Pamoja
Thailand, Cambodia, Honduras, Guatemal, Ethiopia
